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Minnesota's vast wilderness, which comprises more than 200,000 acres with over 70 parks and more than 1,000 miles of hiking trails, offers ample opportunities for outdoor recreation. You can fish its many lakes for trout and walleye, hunt for pheasant and turkey in the fall or walk the Superior Hiking Trail, the footpath that borders Lake Superior. Throughout Minnesota, visitors will find furnished cabins where they can relax in environments as unspoiled as the state's forests and parks; a handful of accommodations reflect the wide variety of cabins in a rustic setting that you can find in Minnesota.

Northwest Minnesota

The Pines Resort & Campground (thepinesresort.com) in Deer River features cabins with full kitchens, color TVs, charcoal grills, picnic tables and bed linens. Guests are advised to bring their own bath linens. You can bring your kids to enjoy its playground, while adults ice-fish on Lake Winnibigoshish (lakewinnie.net) or hunt. Local restaurants include the Wilderness Pub and Shelly's Family Restaurant. Anderson's Starlight Bay Resort (starlightbayresort.com) in Nevis features cabins with full kitchens, bed and bath linens and barbecue grills. Two of the cabins also have fireplaces and air conditioning. Activities offered include arts and crafts, paddle boats, swimming and kayaking. Area dining options include the Velvet Antler and Brauhaus German Restaurant & Lounge.

Northeast Minnesota

The Edgewater 4 Season Resort (paulbunyan.net) in Spring Lake offers cabins with full kitchens, private bathrooms with showers, picnic tables, charcoal barbecues, fire pits and space on the boat dock. Activities include playing horseshoes and enjoying a playground or the sauna; alternatively, you can explore the nearby Chippewa National Forest or swim, boat and fish on Sand Lake. Area restaurants include the Crow Bar and Gosh Dam Place. The Voyageur Cove Resort (voyageurcove.com) in Cook features cabins with full kitchens, bed linens, private bathrooms with showers, decks, color TVs and private boat docks. Cabins with fireplaces are available. Guests are asked to bring their own bath amenities and linens. Activities include fishing and swimming in Lake Vermillion, hiking and hunting. Area restaurants include Crescent Bar & Grill and the Landing.

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The temperature in Saint Paul, Minnesota in December tends to be very predictable, so you can generally count on the forecast and travel light.

The temperature in Saint Paul, Minnesota in December is somewhat unpredictable, so be on the safe side and prepare for a variety of conditions.

The temperature in Saint Paul, Minnesota in December is highly unpredictable, so use the forecast as a guide, but be ready for anything!

Central Minnesota

The Camp Holiday Resort & Campground (campholiday.com) in Deerwood offers cabins with full kitchens, barbecue grills, fire pits and picnic tables. Activities include sun-bathing on two private beaches, watching TV in the game room, renting paddleboats or kayaks and fishing on both Turtle and Partridge Lakes. Area restaurants include Lonesome Pine Restaurant & Bar and the White Hawk. The Big Sandy Lodge and Resort (bigsandylodgeandresort.com) in McGregor features cabins with full kitchens, TVs, bed and bath linens, washers and dryers as well as furnished private decks. Amenities include an indoor pool, Wi-Fi, live shows at the Lodge and a private beach. The full-service on-site restaurant, the Pines, serves favorites such as flatbread pizza and walleye, a local fish. Local dining options include Bann's Bar & Restaurant and the Horseshoe Lake Inn.

Southern Minnesota

The Trailhead Inn & Suites (trailhead-inn.com) in Preston offers cabins with full bathrooms, private porches, cable TVs, kitchenettes, barbecue grills and fire rings. Amenities include continental breakfasts served on Saturdays and Sundays, snacks and drinks for sale at the main office, a rec room, sauna, hot tub and direct access to the Root River Bike Trail. Nearby restaurants include the Branding Iron restaurant and Victory Cafe. Kamp Dels (kampdels.com) in Waterville features cabins with satellite TVs, DVD players, full kitchens, campfire pits, picnic tables and private bathrooms with showers. Amenities include a petting zoo, playground, swimming pool, water park, driving range and horseback riding and fishing in Lake Sakatah. Area restaurants include the Old Town Tavern and Shake It Up.

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About the Author

Lowell, Massachusetts-based writer Kris Gleba has been writing home decor articles since 2008. She enjoys all aspects of small home living, from complete gut remodels to ingenius home decorating that incorporates style and function. She has previously written for the “Athol Daily News.” She holds a degree in professional writing from Fitchburg State University.